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Iran's Fragile Economy Braces For More Instability After Sanctions Snapback
Welcome back to The Farda Briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter that tracks the key issues in Iran and explains why they matter. I'm RFE/RL correspondent Kian Sharifi. In this edition, I'm looking into growing concerns in Iran over the fallout from the...

Family of two British bikers held 'hostage' in Iran launch a petition in hopes of their release
Craig and Lindsay Foreman Selfie 3 The family of two British bikers detained in Iran have launched a petition demanding action to secure their release, after reports that the pair have been moved to separate prisons – both condemned for human...

Government cannot sustain health care costs, Iranian MP warns
The Islamic Republic risks losing the ability to fund its health system, said Reza Jabbari, a member of parliament’s presiding board, during a meeting with Health Minister Mohammadreza Zafarghandi. “Based on submitted reports, 70 percent of...

MOU signed to accelerate plasma medicine industry’s growth
TEHRAN – Concerning the significance of integrating new technologies into the healthcare system, a trilateral memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed to promote the country's status in the plasma medicine industry. The MOU was signed by...

Intl. conference on Iran's smart cities, AI slated for November
TEHRAN – Tehran will play host to the sixth international conference with the theme of Iran's smart cities and artificial intelligence, which is scheduled to be held from November 4 to 6. The event will be centered around artificial intelligence...

Afghanistan faces severe health crisis, 22 million need aid: WHO
Kabul: The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Afghanistan faces a severe health crisis as 22 million people need aid, funding gaps have shut clinics, and mass refugee returns threaten to overwhelm fragile systems, Khaama Press...

British couple detained in Iran taken to court without notice, family says
Lindsay and Craig Foreman, from East Sussex, were arrested during a motorcycle world tour and later charged with espionage—allegations they deny. Their son, Joe Bennett, said the couple were assigned a “state-appointed lawyer they only just met.”...

Business News | From Action to Emotion: Tehran on ZEE5 and the Rise of Intelligent Movies
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 29: Tehran on ZEE5 has emerged as one of the finest action thrillers that brings up an absolutely powerful and authentic story for the audience. Released on August 14, 2025, this is one of the finest patriotic movies...
UK, allies move to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran
The decision, announced in a letter to the UN Security Council activates the so-called “snapback mechanism” built into the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action The United Kingdom, France and Germany have formally launched the process of...

World News | Afghanistan Faces Severe Health Crisis, 22 Million Need Aid: WHO
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 29 (ANI): The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Afghanistan faces a severe health crisis as 22 million people need aid, funding gaps have shut clinics, and mass refugee returns threaten to overwhelm...

22 Million in Afghanistan Need Urgent Aid as Health Crisis Deepens, WHO Warns
WHO warns Afghanistan faces a severe health crisis as 22 million need aid, funding gaps shut clinics, and mass refugee returns threaten to overwhelm fragile systems. The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Afghanistan faces a worsening...

Iran strikes cost Israel billions in damages
“The direct damage is now estimated at no less than NIS 4 billion ($1.1 billion), and the indirect damage, which has yet to be calculated, will amount to several billion more,” said Tax Authority Director Shay Aharonovich. The figures include the...

Iran tries to lure IDF vets with fake PTSD support
The National Cyber Directorate has thwarted a sophisticated Iranian cyberattack that used a fake website posing as an official mental health support service for veterans and reservists suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, Ynet learned on...

Iranian para-cyclists miss world championships after Belgium denies visas
The championship, which began on Wednesday, August 27, with mandatory medical classification sessions, features two events; the individual time trial and the road race. According to local reports, Ahmad Hamzehlou and Behrouz Farzad, along with...
Iran prepares to drag aggressors before intl. courts over illegal attacks
Iran’s Vice President for Legal Affairs Majid Ansari says the country has documented attacks on hospitals, residential areas, and other internationally protected sites by the Zionist regime and it's now preparing to file lawsuits with...

Falconer says UK government clear-eyed to threat posed by Tehran to UK Jews
Middle East minister Hamish Falconer has insisted the UK government remains “clear-eyed” about the threat the Iranian regime poses to British Jews in this country, adding this is one reason why Tehran now faces the reimposition of sweeping new...

Emirati women in private sector take leading roles in health care and education
The crucial role of Emirati women in the future of the UAE was laid out at a Dubai conference on Thursday. The Emirati Women's Forum heard how a massive ratio of female citizens are performing key roles in the private sector. The event was held to...

UK, France, Germany launch process to impose snapback sanctions on Iran
Britain, France and Germany announced Thursday their decision to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, sparking indignation from Iranian officials and praise in Israel and the United States. The step was announced in a letter to...

Knowledge and Practice of Nurses on Prevention and Management of Intradialytic Hypotension at Kiruddu and Mulago National Referral Hospitals
Introduction Hemodialysis is a vital treatment for approximately 3 million individuals globally with end-stage kidney disease, significantly enhancing survival and quality of life.1 Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects around 844 million people...

E3 Nations Begin Process to Reimpose Snapback Sanctions on Iran
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at sanctions on Iran’s nuclear activities, Hong Kong wrapping up its landmark national security trial, and accusations of Israel committing genocide in Gaza. T-Minus 30 Days The E3—France, Germany,...